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Manual CalibrationPerform a manual calibration whenever you are using pre-printedmedia, if the printer is in manual calibration mode, or when the printerwill not auto calibrate.

During this procedure, the media type, label length, media and ribbonsensor settings, and printing method are determined. Media type isdetermined by sensing either continuous or non-continuous media as blanklabels move through the printer. If non-continuous media is sensed, labellength is also calibrated. If ribbon is sensed, the thermal transfer printmethod is configured; otherwise, the direct thermal print method isconfigured.

The results of this calibration are stored in the printers memory and areretained even if printer power is removed. These parameters remain in

effect until the next calibration is performed.

NOTES: This procedure should only be done once to put the printer intomanual calibration. After that, press the MODE button three times and theFEED button once when you change media (a label will print that shows thesensor profile).

If the printer is in the Peel-Off mode, the operator must catch the labels asthey are peeled away from the backing during this procedure.

1. Place the head open lever in the open position.

2. Remove the ribbon.

3. Remove approximately 6 of labels from the media roll, enough so thatonly the backing material is threaded under the media sensor when the

media is loaded.4. Reload the media.

5. Press and hold down the PAUSE, FEED, and CANCEL buttons.

6. Turn on the power switch.

7. After the CALIBRATE LED goes out, release the PAUSE, FEED, andCANCEL buttons.

8. When the PRINTHEAD LED flashes, reload the ribbon.

9. Make sure the media sensor is properly positioned.

10.Close the printhead.

11.A media and ribbon sensor profile will print.

NOTE: To return to Auto Calibration, press and hold the PAUSE,

CANCEL, and MODE buttons when you turn on the printer.

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Resetting Printer ParametersResetting Factory Defaults

If it is ever necessary to reset all of the factory default values, press andhold the FEED and PAUSE buttons while turning on the power.Permanently save these values in memory by pressing the MODE buttonfour times; the DARKEN, POSITION, and CALIBRATE LEDs will flash,indicating the changes have been saved. To return to printing mode, turnoff and then turn on the printer.

Resetting Communications Parameters

Pressing and holding the FEED, PAUSE, and MODE buttons while turningon the power resets only the communications parameters to 9600 baud, 8 bitword length, no parity, and 1 stop bit. Permanently save these values in

memory by pressing the MODE button four times; the DARKEN,POSITION, and CALIBRATE LEDs will flash, indicating the changes have

been saved.

Resetting Ribbon Parameters

If it is ever necessary to reset the ribbon parameters to the factory defaultvalues, follow this procedure:

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Open the printhead and remove the ribbon.

3. Turn on the printer while pressing and holding the FEED, CANCEL,and MODE buttons.

4. After the PRINTHEAD LED flashes, reload the ribbon.

5. Close the printhead.

NOTE: A label automatically prints, showing the ribbon sensor profile.

6. To save, press the MODE button four times.

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Printer DiagnosticsPower-On Self Test

A Power-On Self Test (POST) is performed automatically each time the printeris turned on. This test checks for proper initialization of various electroniccircuits and establishes starting parameters as those stored in the printersmemory. During this test sequence, the front panel lights will turn on and off toinsure proper operation.

At the end of this self test, only the POWER LED will remain lit. If otherLEDs are also lit, refer to the troubleshooting table.

Additional Printer Self Tests

These self tests produce sample labels and provide specific information thathelp the operator determine the operating conditions for the printer.

Each self test is enabled by holding in a specific front panel button whileturning the power switch on. Keep the button depressed until theCALIBRATE LED goes out. When the Power-On Self Test is complete,the selected printer self test will automatically start. To return to printingmode, turn off and then turn on the printer.

NOTES:

n When performing self tests, disconnect all communications interfacecables from the printer.

n When canceling a self test before its actual completion, always turn theprinter power switch off and back on.

n When performing these self tests while in the Peel-Off mode, theoperator must remove the labels as they become available.

n When the cutter option is installed and enabled, the labels printed inthese self tests should be automatically cut as they are printed.



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CANCEL Key Self Test

This self test prints the printers configuration parameters (for example,printing darkness, label length, and media type) that are currently stored inconfiguration (Flash) memory. See Figure 27.

To perform the CANCEL key self test:

1. Press the CANCEL button while turning on the printer.

2. Release the button when the CALIBRATE LED turns off.

3. To return to printing mode, turn off and then turn on the printer.


Figure 27


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PAUSE Key Self Test

This self test can be used to provide the test labels required when makingadjustments to the printers mechanical assemblies. See Figure 28.

To perform the PAUSE key self test:

1. Press the PAUSE button while turning on the printer.

2. Release the button when the front panel LEDs turn on.


NOTE: This self test consists of four individual test features:

n The initial self test prints 15 labels at 2.4/second then automaticallypauses the printer. Each time the PAUSE button is pressed, an

additional 15 labels will print, up to 9999 labels.n While the printer is paused, pressing the CANCEL button once alters the

self test. Now each time the PAUSE button is pressed, the printer prints15 labels at maximum speed, up to 9999 labels.

n While the printer is paused, pressing the CANCEL button a second timealters the self test again. Now each time the PAUSE button is pressed,the printer prints 50 labels at 2.4/second, up to 9999 labels.

n While the printer is paused, pressing the CANCEL button alters the selftest a third time. Now each time the PAUSE button is pressed, the

printer prints 50 labels at maximum speed, up to 9999 labels.


Figure 28


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FEED Key Self Test

The results of this self test will be used to determine the best darknesssetting for a specific media/ribbon combination. Refer to Figure 29.

To perform the FEED key self test:

1. Press the FEED button while turning on the printer.



NOTES:

n The FEED key self testlabels will print at

various plus or minusdarkness settings relativeto the current darkness

setting. Inspect theseprintouts and determinewhich printout has thebest darkness setting.

n The value on thatprintout is added to(plus) or subtracted from(minus) the currentdarkness value. (Forexample, relativedarkness is 5, so addthat to the number on thecurrent configurationlabel [see the next step]

for the new darknesssetting.)

n Increments to the actualdarkness value can be

programmed into thelabel formats sent to the

printer. To see the actualvalue of the currentdarkness setting, perform a CANCEL key self test: the value will printon the configuration printout.

To adjust print darkness, refer to Print Quality Adjustments in RoutineCare and Adjustments.


Figure 29


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MODE Key Self Test

This self test places the printer in a communications diagnostics mode. Inthis mode, the printer prints the ASCII characters and their correspondinghexadecimal values for any data received from the host computer. SeeFigure 30.

To perform the MODE key self test:

1. Press the MODE button while turning on the printer.



NOTE: Turn off the power to exit this self test.


Figure 30

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